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Description
Start a career in technology—no prior IT experience required
Interested in a data center career but don't have a technical background? Oracle's Catalyst Foundations program is designed for people who are ready to learn.
Catalyst Foundations is a 12-week paid work and training program that prepares participants for a career in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center operations. Through hands-on experience, technical training, mentorship, and career development, you'll build the foundational skills needed to succeed as a Data Center Technician.
The goal of the program is for trainees to transition to permanent full-time Data Center Technician positions, dependent on successfully completing the program.
Whether you're a recent high school graduate or have experience in retail, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, logistics, the military, or another field, we encourage you to apply if you're excited to learn and build a career in technology. Prior technical experience or a degree is not required.
What you'll learn
- During the program, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced technicians.
- You'll develop foundational knowledge in server hardware, data center operations, networking fundamentals, Linux, cloud infrastructure, safety and operational best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and inventory and logistics operations.
- You'll also receive coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and professional skills throughout the program.
Responsibilities
What you'll do during the program
Data center operations and hardware support
- Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
- Assist with server deployments, hardware upgrades, component replacements, and decommissioning activities.
- Perform basic break/fix tasks following approved procedures.
- Support hardware lifecycle management.
- Learn troubleshooting techniques and escalate issues when appropriate.
Network installation and cabling
- Install, organize, and label copper and fiber cabling.
- Assist with network equipment installations.
- Verify cable integrity.
- Learn networking fundamentals and data center communication standards.
Ticket management and operational support
- Complete assigned work using approved ticketing systems.
- Document completed work and operational activities.
- Follow service-level agreements (SLAs), operational procedures, and escalation processes.
Inventory and logistics
- Receive, stage, track, audit, and ship equipment.
- Maintain inventory records.
- Support warehouse and material handling activities.
Safety and compliance
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and safety requirements.
- Follow Oracle security, compliance, and change management processes.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Who should apply
Objective Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated interest in technology and a desire to build a career in data center operations.
- Ability to learn technical concepts and follow documented procedures with precision.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Basic understanding of mathematical and computational concepts.
- Basic computer skills. Experience with a MAC is a plus though not required.
- Professional attitude with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at height, and operate in confined spaces as required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in a data center environment, including standing or walking for most of the shift.
- Ability to work non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shift-based assignments.
- Access to reliable personal transportation to travel to, and between, assigned data center buildings during the shift, as needed.
- Ability to travel locally and up to 5% domestically as required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card, or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to computer hardware, networking, electronics, construction, logistics, military operations, manufacturing, telecommunications, or related technical environments.
- Experience working in team-based operational environments.
- Technical coursework, certifications, vocational training, or related hands-on experience.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware and technology concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow established procedures under supervision.
- Demonstrates learning agility and openness to feedback.
- Strong safety awareness and operational discipline.
- Ability to contribute positively within diverse and inclusive teams.
Qualifications
Varies by program see responsibilities
Description
Start a career in technology—no prior IT experience required
Interested in a data center career but don't have a technical background? Oracle's Catalyst Foundations program is designed for people who are ready to learn.
Catalyst Foundations is a 12-week paid work and training program that prepares participants for a career in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center operations. Through hands-on experience, technical training, mentorship, and career development, you'll build the foundational skills needed to succeed as a Data Center Technician.
The goal of the program is for trainees to transition to permanent full-time Data Center Technician positions, dependent on successfully completing the program.
Whether you're a recent high school graduate or have experience in retail, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, logistics, the military, or another field, we encourage you to apply if you're excited to learn and build a career in technology. Prior technical experience or a degree is not required.
What you'll learn
- During the program, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced technicians.
- You'll develop foundational knowledge in server hardware, data center operations, networking fundamentals, Linux, cloud infrastructure, safety and operational best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and inventory and logistics operations.
- You'll also receive coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and professional skills throughout the program.
Responsibilities
What you'll do during the program
Data center operations and hardware support
- Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
- Assist with server deployments, hardware upgrades, component replacements, and decommissioning activities.
- Perform basic break/fix tasks following approved procedures.
- Support hardware lifecycle management.
- Learn troubleshooting techniques and escalate issues when appropriate.
Network installation and cabling
- Install, organize, and label copper and fiber cabling.
- Assist with network equipment installations.
- Verify cable integrity.
- Learn networking fundamentals and data center communication standards.
Ticket management and operational support
- Complete assigned work using approved ticketing systems.
- Document completed work and operational activities.
- Follow service-level agreements (SLAs), operational procedures, and escalation processes.
Inventory and logistics
- Receive, stage, track, audit, and ship equipment.
- Maintain inventory records.
- Support warehouse and material handling activities.
Safety and compliance
- Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and safety requirements.
- Follow Oracle security, compliance, and change management processes.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Who should apply
Objective Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated interest in technology and a desire to build a career in data center operations.
- Ability to learn technical concepts and follow documented procedures with precision.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
- Basic understanding of mathematical and computational concepts.
- Basic computer skills. Experience with a MAC is a plus though not required.
- Professional attitude with a customer-focused mindset.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
- Ability to climb ladders, work at height, and operate in confined spaces as required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in a data center environment, including standing or walking for most of the shift.
- Ability to work non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and shift-based assignments.
- Access to reliable personal transportation to travel to, and between, assigned data center buildings during the shift, as needed.
- Ability to travel locally and up to 5% domestically as required.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, green card, or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to computer hardware, networking, electronics, construction, logistics, military operations, manufacturing, telecommunications, or related technical environments.
- Experience working in team-based operational environments.
- Technical coursework, certifications, vocational training, or related hands-on experience.
- Basic understanding of computer hardware and technology concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to follow established procedures under supervision.
- Demonstrates learning agility and openness to feedback.
- Strong safety awareness and operational discipline.
- Ability to contribute positively within diverse and inclusive teams.
Qualifications
Varies by program see responsibilities
Catalyst Foundations: Data Center Technician Training Program - New Mexico in new mexico at Unknown Company
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